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Promise (feat. GQ)

from What's A Man to Do? by Alcott

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Verse 1 (GQ):
The only thing I got is mine, nothin to hide behind
Inside this mind of mines reflect on moments, time rewinds
From reaching out and checking on people who feel entitled
Dealing with something probably, probably turn into cycles
Will my reflection rival
Can someone check my vitals
Do I need time away just to surpass my idols
I need a second chance for all my first mistakes
What kinda chants I need when feelings stuck what words replace
Will all this work replace my bitterness within
For all the ones I lost I figured it’s a win
My minutes might be slim or maybe never had em
Man of my word and any quotes im passing
For every promise made how I act when they break em
Who’s really hero made and do the villains cape em
Make me feel like im always alone
I feel my best when im in my zone



Verse 2:
Aye what’s a man to do and what makes a man
And what’s a man really worth if he don’t Take a chance
And on the real can we credit his successes If his fingers crossed behind his back everytime he Shakin hands?
And what’s impressive bout pullin in whores
When they be gettin poked more than some bulletin boards?
Now tell me what’s a rich man who can’t practice moderation
What’s a strong man who can’t keep from having confrontations?
Listen
The truest measure of a man is his word
What a shame it’s not common to see that standard observed
It’s got me
Dueling legions of dual allegiance associates
Some fools and heathens consumed with reaching some copious
Amounts of praises
Even if grounds fallacious
I try to account for what ima speak and treat what come out my mouth as sacred
Let my yes be yes and no be no
The best of best heroes we know
Elect to trek on lonely roads
So
Ima boldly go
The path less traveled where word is bond
What I said I mean it
Aye who gon keep a promise when it’s less convenient?
When stress convening on the psyche
It’s likely
That most go back on their pacts
Leaving hearts broken and stymied
So I promise
Promise ima be the man a lady needs
I promise
Promise I won’t get caught up on make believe
I promise
Promise ima be who God intended
Stop excuses start repenting
Keep it a buck in all my business
Man I promise

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from What's A Man to Do?, released March 10, 2023

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Alcott Nashville, Tennessee

Alcott is a 24 year old rapper from Nashville, Tennessee. Alcott is known for his confident, polished delivery with a strong emphasis on cadence and wordplay. He credits artists such as Lecrae, Logic, Joey Bada$$, Tech N9ne and Royce da 5'9 as some of his biggest influences. ... more

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